The counter nut on the VTG rod won't tighten

Hello everyone!

I'm having the following problem: I can't seem to get the lock nut on the VTG linkage off. Is it extremely difficult to loosen from the factory, or am I just having bad luck?

Are there any tips or tricks for how to easily open a stuck jar?
I don't want to damage the rod or the nut .


thank you in advance

Hi,

If you force the nut open, you can easily bend the rod. Therefore, you need to hold it in place with pliers or something similar.
If a standard adjustable wrench is overtightened (which hasn't happened to me so far), there are open-end wrenches available.

Best regards, Rainer.

Hi,

If you force the nut open, you can easily bend the rod. Therefore, you need to hold it in place with pliers or something similar.
If a standard adjustable wrench is overtightened (which hasn't happened to me so far), there are open-end wrenches available.

Greetings, Rainer

Thank you, Rainer.

So far, I've just been taking things cautiously.
I'll try holding it in place with pliers and then see if I can loosen it with a wrench.
I just wasn't sure if the thread locker, the adhesive, could be removed.

Sure, here's the translation:

'MFG' is an abbreviation for 'Mit freundlichen Grüßen,' which translates to 'Sincerely' or 'Best regards' in English.

Hi,

My mother's belly hasn't moved even a millimeter, and now I can't even feel her anymore. I was even thinking about heating it up to see if I could somehow loosen the adhesive. However, I don't dare to do that while it's installed.

Best regards,
René K.

Hey everyone!

The mother wasn't actually that heavy.
I was just afraid of damaging something, but with a short, firm pull, it came open immediately.

Thanks again for your replies.